September 2010
34 posts
WatchRenegades arrive in Mongolia, one man down. But not for long. After picking up John in Olgii, we head east again. Fasten your seatbelts; next episode coming shortly.
Mission successful
Renegades crossed the finish line on September 2nd at 9pm, after a tough final day: 13 hours behind the wheel. Mongol films coming soon!
WatchThe Gobi Desert is flat. Don’t believe us?
Damage report, Bayankhongor
Seems like every day we have a new issue.
Front left shock: seal blown, oil gone
Rear right suspension: leaf spring snapped, replaced with homemade rubber pad
Gearbox: stick disconnected, reconnected
Steering column: linkage snapped. Replaced with homemade. Steering wheel upside down though.
Left mirror: flapping uselessly
Rear steps: not steps any more
CD player: functional, but no longer...
WatchCannonball run through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and into Mongolia. Three days, four countries, three timezones, 2217 miles.
